| Primary Contact: |
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Joanne Decker, President, (425) 788-4345, (email)
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| Position title: |
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Board Connections Position |
| Description: |
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Our mission is to be an effective provider of quality services to support the independence and health of senior citizens.
Board of Directors Job Description
Recognizing the important responsibility I am undertaking in serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, I hereby pledge to carry out in a trustworthy and diligent manner all duties and obligations inherent in my role as a member of the Board.
MY ROLE:
I acknowledge that my primary role as a member of the Board of Directors is to contribute to the development of the agency’s mission and to participate in governing the implementation of that mission.
My secondary role is to fulfill the functions of office set forth in the organization’s bylaws and as described in this volunteer job description.
I understand that I have a fiduciary responsibility to the organization and that it is my duty to approve all budgets and programs of work.
I understand that I will become a member of the Senior Center and that I will participate in and support the organizations major fundraising events.
Further, I understand that so long as I carry out my duties and responsibilities in good faith and to the best of my ability, I will generally be free from any liability for the debts and actions of the organization.
MY DUTIES:
I pledge to willingly use my best efforts to carry out the following duties as a member of the board with integrity, due care and enthusiasm:
- To attend the Board regularly scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. including the annual meeting in January and the annual retreat and any special or emergency meetings as may be required.
- To actively participate in and attend meetings of committees or task forces on which I serve. I understand that I will be asked to serve on at least one committee and/or hold one leadership position.
- To come prepared to contribute to the discussion of issues and business to be addressed at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background material relevant to the meeting.
- To observe parliamentary procedures outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order or Sturgis’ Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, and manifest collegial conduct in all meetings I attend.
- To willingly support the organization financially with what is a generous annual contribution for me. I understand that no gift guidelines have been set.
- To actively plan, participate in and support fund raising activities of the organization.
- To avoid conflicts of interest between my position as member of the Board and my personal and professional life. If such a conflict does arise, I will declare that conflict before the board, will refrain from participating in the discussion and will refrain from voting on any matters in which I have such a conflict of interest.
- To maintain strict confidentiality of all business conducted in executive session.
- To thoughtfully review all actions taken by the Board and vote for what I believe. If in a minority position on any issue, I will express my opinion prior to voting. After the vote, so long as my conscience dictates, I will support all actions taken by the Board in a positive manner.
- I acknowledge that my responsibility as a member of the Board is to deal with policy issues and to support the professional staff in their decisions regarding administration and management.
- To represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times and in all places and to be an ambassador on behalf of all the programs and services to support the independence and health of senior citizens.
- If, for any reason, I find myself unable to carry out the above duties as best I can, or am unable to attend 75% of the scheduled board meetings, I agree to discuss with the President of the Board my future obligations in serving on the Board of Directors.
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| Type of board position: |
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Board of Directors |
| The process for selecting or nominating members: |
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Submit an application and observe one board meeting. |
| The organization provides a formal orientation to new members: |
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Yes |
| Additional information about this position: |
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This is a hands on fundraising board, that is involved in the community and cares about senior citizens. It is a fun, informal group. |
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English |
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Accounting / Auditing
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| Human Services: |
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Senior Services
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| Education: |
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Adult Continuing
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Advocacy
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